BAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS Stormwater Outfall, Vance, Alabama | Industrial Stormwater Management

BAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS is a stormwater outfall located at 17520 Brookwood Parkway in Vance, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. The facility is operational and serves an industrial site classified under NAICS code 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it manages runoff from the industrial catchment area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Stormwater discharges from industrial activities are typically regulated under Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or individual permits, requiring compliance with effluent limits and best management practices to control pollutants. The facility's location in Alabama places it under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from an industrial manufacturing site. Proper stormwater management helps prevent the discharge of pollutants such as sediment, oil, grease, and heavy metals into local waterways. The facility contributes to the protection of water quality in the surrounding region, which may include streams and rivers in the Black Warrior River watershed.

The facility is located in Vance, Alabama, within the Black Warrior River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges can impact local water quality by introducing pollutants like sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and ADEM ensures that the facility implements stormwater pollution prevention plans to mitigate environmental risks.